Archive for December, 2010

Identity Theft a Prevalent Crime; Shows Up on Background Checks

December 29 2010No Commented

Categorized Under: Background Check, Background Reporting, Background Screening, Criminal History, Employee Info, Hiring, In the News, Pre-Employment Screening

A background check is often the first instance in which an individual learns about identity theft. How easy is it for someone to steal your identity?

Rhode Island Considers State Background Check Law for Healthcare Workers

December 20 2010No Commented

Categorized Under: Background Check, Background Reporting, Background Screening, Criminal History, Employee Info, Hiring, In the News, Pre-Employment Screening

Rhode Island has proposed a law requiring national and state criminal background checks for all healthcare workers.

No Background Checks Let Sex Offenders Slip Through Cracks in Schools

December 17 2010No Commented

Categorized Under: Background Check, Background Reporting, Background Screening, Criminal History, Employee Info, Hiring, In the News, Pre-Employment Screening, Sex Offenders

Sex offenders are ended up in teaching positions. Are a lack of criminal background checks to blame?